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A housing strategy that relies on imported structural timber is not a resilient housing strategy.

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A housing strategy that relies on imported structural timber is not a resilient housing strategy.

Share the video. Sign the petition. Join our campaign.

Take action today: https://confor.nationbuilder.com

Confor arranged for Melanie Ward MP to visit Scott Pallets in Burntisland and learn more about what the industry adds to local economies, and timber's role as a vital material for national security.

Timber Security IS National Security. We have prepared easy-to-use resources to help you engage your local MP in our campaign: https://confor.nationbuilder.com/

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80% of the timber we use is imported.

That puts our housing, economy and supply chains at risk.

We’re building a campaign to change that.

Take action now: https://confor.nationbuilder.com/

As part of our campaign promoting the importance of Timber Security to National Security and Economic Resilience, Confor has published key recommendations and actions for the UK Government.

These include recognition of timber as a national priority, long-term funding for domestic production, and public procurement policies for homegrown timber.

We will be asking our members and colleagues across the industry to share this briefing document with their MPs and foster greater understanding of why Timber Security IS National Security.

Download a copy:https://www.confor.org.uk/media/3777320/timber-security-briefing-clean.pdf

If you missed out on the Confor Dinner & Awards 2026, or even if you just want to relive the magic, enjoy this highlight reel of a wonderful evening.

Our thanks again to the award sponsors: Forestry Commission, Forestry and Land Scotland, Institute of Chartered Foresters, James Jones & Sons Ltd, Scottish Woodlands Ltd and Tilhill Forestry.

We are also grateful for the support of Green-tech, University of Cumbria and The Scottish Forestry Trust to put the finishing touches on the event.

Catch up on details of this year's winners: https://www.confor.org.uk/news/latest-news/honours-and-celebrations-shared-at-confor-awards/

Confor has launched a national campaign to draw attention to one simple fact: Timber Security IS National Security.

The UK’s reliance on imported wood is a threat to multiple industries and political priorities, including housing, construction, infrastructure, packaging and decarbonisation. We are calling on MPs to take action and safeguard this vital resource for future generations.

This campaign was launched at a meeting of the APPG on Forestry and Timber Security this week. You can help boost the message by sharing this video to your own networks.

See the launch announcement: https://www.confor.org.uk/news/latest-news/confor-warns-uk-timber-supply-is-a-national-vulnerability-on-launch-of-new-campaign/